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Papaver orientale Central Park (Oriental Poppy)
Papaver orientale Central Park (Oriental Poppy)
Outstanding, deep reddish-purple blooms are born on wiry stems in late spring to early summer. The 5-6" flowers have a satiny texture, crepelike appearance and large, velvety black seed capsules surrounded by purple stamens.
- Hardiness Zones 3-7
- Mature Height 28 - 30 inches
- Bloom Time May - June
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship AsNO.1 Bare Root
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Central Park'
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SKU: #89637
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Papaver orientale 'Central Park' -
Ship As:
Bare Root -
Size:
NO.1 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Red, Purple -
Flower Form:
Ruffled, 5-6" cup-shaped flower -
Foliage Type:
Light green, hairy, dissected and toothed leaves -
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be even with soil level and 18 - 24" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Deadhead as necessary to prolong flowering.
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
Top of plant should just be below soil levelWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Papaver orientale Central Park (Oriental Poppy)
This is my second year trying to grow this. Last year none of them grew. This time I gave them really fluffy, well-draining soil and I think that might have helped. I can't wait to see the purple color.
Very healthy plants were shipped.
Ordered this beautiful purple poppy last year but wrong plant was sent. Customer service was very nice and helpful. Credit was given and I received three very healthy plants this time. Planted them immediately and they are growing very very, right beside my other poppies. Poppies thrive in full sun but don't like much water. Two good tips if you want healthy plants and flowers every year.
Did not grow
I've ordered this papaver twice now, so 6 plants. None of them grew even though the root looked viable when it arrived. I can't explain it. Same with the picotee and the pink ones I ordered. None grew. I have other oriental poppies I got elsewhere that are growing fine and increase every year, but not these from this company. I was so disappointed as they look so beautiful.
Didn't grow
Only one started to grow and then it died a few weeks later.
Nice color to my garden
I got my plants from this place i love to buy plants here because,always the plants are in good condition and fresh when they are deliver. Thank you very much for the good product.
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I just received several plants from you. We still get freezing temps at night 20s to 30s. Should I plant them now or wait until we no longer are having freezing temps. 40s to 50s during the day.
- Asked by Lynda
- Verified Reply - ViciAs long as your ground is workable you can plant your plants. The freezing temps will not harm the plants once they are planted in the ground. They will stay dormant until the ground warms up.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I grow this in pots instead of the ground? Thanks!!
- Asked by KadyBloom
- Verified Reply - AngelaCentral Park Papaver orientale can be grown in a pot. You will need to move the pot into an unheated garage for winter in your region. Potted plants don't have the same root insulation as those planted in the ground.Was this answer helpful to you
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Hi! Will this flower bloom in spring/summer 2023? Thanks.
- Asked by Mai
- Verified Reply - ViciThis is a spring shipped item that is shipped as a dormant bare root. It will work hard the first season to grow a new root system and foliage that will feed the plant for blooms the following year.Was this answer helpful to you
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Cost
- Asked by Juju
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe price is listed in the same section as the Add To Cart button. It shows one bag of three for $17.50. Was this answer helpful to you
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Will this flower the spring it is planted?
- Asked by Marian
- Verified Reply - Vici Fall is the best time to plant Oriental Poppies. They can establish their roots and get the winter chilling they need to bloom the following spring. Spring planted Oriental Poppies often will not bloom until the following year.Was this answer helpful to you
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How many flowers per bag? Also, are the flowers purple or red? In the picture they look purple but in specifications it says red and purple.
- Asked by Mary
- Verified Reply - KimberlyPapaver orientale Central Park (Oriental Poppy) includes three per bag and they are red purple.Was this answer helpful to you
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I just received my plants an I'm not sure which end to plant. Help!
- Asked by Robin
- Verified Reply - KimberlyYou will want to plant the bare root Papaver orientale Central Park as shown below with the top at soil level.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this really purple in color or another site they call it pink and looks pink my daughter loves purple so thinking of buying it for her? Also do you ship in the spring Columbus Ohio and how many seasons before they bloom? Thank you!
- Asked by Elizabeth
- Verified Reply - KimberlyPapaver orientale 'Central Park' is listed as red, purple. Yes, we ship to Columbus, Ohio. They may have spotty blooms the first season after planting but should bloom in the second and third seasons. Was this answer helpful to you
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